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title: "How to request calendar access in Outlook"
url: https://lookeen.com/blog/how-to-request-calendar-access-in-outlook
lang: en
description: "How to request access to an Outlook calendar in a professional manner to better plan meetings and align schedules"
author: "Aline Gengenbach"
published: 2023-12-22T15:13:47+00:00
modified: 2024-03-31T18:34:23+00:00
---

# How to request calendar access in Outlook

Sharing calendars has many benefits; it allows you to plan meetings and align schedules. While you can share your calendar and allow others to view or even change details, you may want to request access to a colleague or client. This article provides a guide on how to request access to an Outlook calendar in a professional manner.

## Request access to Outlook calendar step-by-step instructions

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**Step 1:** Open Outlook and navigate to the Calendar tab on the Navigation Pane.

**Step 2:** Right-click on the calendar belonging to your exchange account. Select *Share > Share Calendar*from the drop-down menu.

**Step 3:** In the pop-up window “\*Sharing request: Calendar – Share”,\*enter the email address of the exchange user you’d like to ask for permission to access the calendar.

**Step 4:** Check the option below: *“Request permission to view recipient’s Calendar”.*

*Note: You have the option to grant the receiver access to your own calendar by checking the box “Allow recipient to view your Calendar.”*

**Step 5:** Compose the email and, finally, click the *Send* button.

If the recipient accepts your request, you’ll receive an email with the permissions to access. Simply click *Open this Calendar* at the top of the email.

Do you share your calendar with many others? Let us know in the comment section!

See you soon,

Aline & the Lookeen team